THE DARK WIZARD
HBO Original
HBO MAX
We’ve been enjoying the 4-part docuseries, The Dark Wizard which showcases a raw look at Dean Potter, one of world’s most influential and controversial climbers, BASE jumpers, and highline walkers. We see his rise in the conventional way of the sport, becoming a rockstar in his field with a number of sponsorships such as Patagonia, but also his downfall. The need to push for greatness while battling mental illness. He also starts seeing that although he was a trailblazer, he was seeing the rise of a new kind of climber as Alex Honnold and other athletes in this sport lend their thoughts and voices to this piece. Throughout the series, you will see stunning feats of athleticism, amazing views, and the struggle one finds to truly be comfortable in their own skin.
MILLION DOLLAR SECRET
Netflix Originals
Netflix
Sometimes you just want to watch a series that lets you watch competitive strategies while being in a luxe setting. Million Dollar Secret is back for S2 and as we watch to see how $1 Million dollars keeps getting shifted between the players while pretending that they don’t have it, we enjoy seeing how they try to conceal their identities and strategies.
Just like in 1, Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, John Wick 2) is back to manage the competitions that are held at The Stag, a luxurious destination. As of the release of this issue, all episodes will be available to stream so that you can do a proper binge as there are a number of moments that you’ll enjoy watching.
SAIGON
iHeart Podcasts
Spotify
We enjoy an immersive audio experience and Saigon, an iHeart Radio podcast takes us to Vietnam. We learn that this podcast focuses on love, blood, and revolution. Starring Kelly Marie Tran (Passenger List, Sweet Tooth, Central Intelligence) and Rob Benedict (The Boys, Leverage: Redemption, Central Intelligence), this podcast is adapted from the best selling novel of the same name by Anthony Grey.
We learn about the tensions that exist in French-colonial Saigon as well as in the country at large! Set in 1936, we meet an American journalist, Joseph who is reunited with his childhood friend, Paul who is now a French policeman. In reconnecting with him at a tennis match, he is reintroduced to Lan, a woman who will shape Joseph’s destiny.
We see how Lan’s brother rejects hus wealthy upbringing and joins Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary cause which changes everything through WWII, Japanese occupation, Vietnamese nationalism, and America’s war in Vietnam. This podcast traces how personal passions and family loyalties are swept into the tides of history.
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